Karl-Anthony Towns
#32C · New York Knicks
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 711 | 22.8 | 11.1 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 52.1% | 39.7% | 83.9% |
| 2025-26 | 66 | 20.1 | 11.9 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 49.1% | 36.5% | 85.1% |
| 2024-25 | 18 | 21.4 | 11.6 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 48.8% | 35.1% | 84.5% |
| 2023-24 | 16 | 19.1 | 9.0 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 46.6% | 36.1% | 85.5% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$111.2M
AAV
$37.1M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Karl-Anthony Towns's contract with the New York Knicks grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $37.1M per year over 3 years, this is a max contract at the maximum allowed salary. Karl-Anthony's deal falls in the max tier for NBA Centers. At 30, Karl-Anthony still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. The max contract structure means Karl-Anthony's salary is artificially capped — the CVI accounts for the compression between market value and allowed salary. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Karl-Anthony Towns earns a B+ Performance grade, reflecting above-average production for a Center. Across 711 career games, Karl-Anthony has averaged 22.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. Karl-Anthony's strongest metric is FG% at 5211.6, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 3.1, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Karl-Anthony ranks 5th in overall performance. Karl-Anthony is a quality starter contributing on both ends for the New York Knicks.
Current Sentiment
Towns generates mixed sentiment—reliable performer but durability concerns linger among Knicks fans. Recent games show solid scoring and rebounding; he's delivering expected B+ production consistently. Contract value debatable; $37M feels fair for his output but injury history raises questions. Father's health battle has become the dominant narrative, overshadowing his actual basketball performance. Fan outlook cautiously optimistic about his role but wary of availability and injury risks.
Transaction History
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